10 Mind-Expanding Sci-Fi Films About Telepathy

Description: A government agent searches for his son, who has been kidnapped due to his psychic abilities. The film delves into the exploitation of telepathy for espionage and control.

Fact: Directed by Brian De Palma, the film features a young Amy Irving as a psychic girl with telekinetic powers.

Description: A writer with the ability to cause disasters through his mind is found murdered. The film investigates his life and the extent of his psychic powers, blending telepathy with supernatural elements.

Fact: Richard Burton stars as the psychic writer, and the film was directed by Jack Gold.

Description: In a world where a few individuals possess the ability to read minds and control others, a rogue scanner named Darryl Revok seeks to unite all scanners under his control. This film explores the darker side of telepathy with intense psychic battles.

Fact: The iconic scene where a scanner's head explodes was achieved using a plaster head filled with various materials to simulate the gruesome effect.

Description: Scientists invent a machine that records and plays back human experiences, leading to ethical questions about privacy and the nature of reality. While not strictly about telepathy, it explores similar themes of mental sharing.

Fact: This was Natalie Wood's last film before her untimely death. The film was completed using a stunt double and voice-over work.

Description: After waking from a coma, Johnny Smith discovers he can see the future through touch, including a vision of a political figure's rise to power that could lead to global catastrophe. This film delves into the ethical dilemmas of knowing the future and the isolation that comes with such a gift.

Fact: The film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. Christopher Walken's performance as Johnny Smith was critically acclaimed.

Description: A young girl named Charlie McGee has the ability to start fires with her mind, a result of her parents' participation in a secret government experiment. The film examines the dangers of government overreach and the power of telepathy.

Fact: The film was directed by Mark L. Lester, who also directed "Commando." Drew Barrymore, who played Charlie, was only 9 years old during filming.

Description: A psychologist enters the mind of a comatose serial killer to find the location of his latest victim. This film explores the concept of telepathic mind travel and the psychological horror within.

Fact: The film's surreal visuals were inspired by the works of H.R. Giger and Salvador Dalí.

Description: Evan Treborn can travel back in time to his childhood memories, altering the present. This film examines the consequences of changing the past and the unintended effects on the future.

Fact: The film was originally rated NC-17 due to its graphic content, but was edited to receive an R rating.

Description: In a world where individuals with psychic abilities are hunted by a secretive government agency, a group of "pushers" and "movers" must band together to survive. This film showcases various forms of telepathy and their implications in a modern setting.

Fact: The film was shot in Hong Kong, giving it a unique visual style. Dakota Fanning plays a "mover," capable of telekinesis.

Description: Three high school friends gain telekinetic powers after discovering a mysterious object. Their newfound abilities lead to a dark exploration of power, friendship, and the human psyche.

Fact: The film was shot in a found footage style, which adds to its realism. It was also Josh Trank's directorial debut.